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Sunday Comfort Food: Zucchini Lasagna

Sunday is the perfect day for comfort food, don’t you think? For hearty meals that are warm and delicious. Oh, and perfect for eating on the couch with sweatpants. Think: Mac & cheese, meatloaf, soup, casseroles, lasagna, etc. Yum.

The downside? Comfort foods tend to be high in sugar and carbohydrates. Wah wuh. Of course, everything in moderation, but anytime I can take a comfort food and make it even a little bit healthier, I’m all ears.

In a medium sauce pan, brown the turkey and season with salt and pepper. When cooked, drain to remove any fat and set aside.

Add olive oil to the pan and sauté garlic and onions for 2 minutes. Return the turkey to the pan, add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for at least 30-40 minutes, covered.

Meanwhile, slice the zucchini into 1/8″ thick slices, add a small amount of salt and set aside for 10 minutes. I learned that zucchini has a lot of water when cooked, and salting it takes out a lot of moisture. After 10 minutes, blot excess moisture with a paper towel.

On a gas grill or grill pan, grill zucchini on each side, until cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side. Place on paper towels to soak any excess moisture.

In a 9×12 casserole dish, spread some sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to cover. Then place some of the ricotta cheese mixture, then top with the mozzarella cheese and repeat the process until all your ingredients are used up. Top with sauce and mozzarella and cover with foil.

What’s your favorite comfort food? How do you like to make it healthier?

Maybe you’ll try this recipe tonight? I am leaving tomorrow for Atlanta for a work trip, but F&F will be up and running all week. Tomorrow morning I’ll be announcing the details of my April Arms Challenge so make sure to check in for how to sign up. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

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Welcome! I'm Athena, a twenty-something corporate wellness coordinator, personal trainer, and fitness instructor living in the Boston area. I am passionate about helping women feel empowered to lift heavy weights and treat themselves with self compassion. I believe that strength is contagious and healthy living lets people become their happiest and best version of themselves. I also love awkward moments, trying new restaurants, and eating organically/locally when possible. Oh yeah, and drinking wine too. Thanks for stopping by!

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I am a certified personal trainer (ACSM) and certified group fitness instructor (AFAA); however the ideas I express in Fitness & Feta are mine alone, based on my own experiences, and should not be taken as medical advice. This blog is simply meant to guide you toward a healthier path and inspire you. I do NOT photograph everything I eat.